QC Lab Technician 1

Job Title: QC Lab Technician 1
Job Location: St Louis, MO
Job Duration: 9 months
Shift: 1st shift Star times 6-2 (discuss with HM)

Job Summary:

• The Quality Control Technician I provides quality control services to produce high quality client products in a cost effective manner while maintaining excellent safety, human relations, and environmental standards.
• The Quality Control Technician I will operate within client to provide quality testing expertise for raw and finished product materials.
• The person in this role will interact with all local staff.
• They will be knowledgeable of the Quality requirements for client.
• They will ensure that laboratory procedures and equipment are kept in superior working order.
• Handling and disposing of Hazard waste and chemicals are part of normal activities.

Job Content:

• Perform Lab Tests: Independently carry out routine quality control analyses following set procedures.
• Data Integrity & Documentation: Confidently handle all steps of testing, including preparation, execution, and accurate documentation.
• Check Results: Review test results for accuracy and consistency before submission.
• Report Issues: Identify and report any quality deviations (e.g., OOS) according to protocols.
• Initial OOS Testing: Conduct first-level tests for out-of-spec results as per procedures.
• Escalate Issues: Identify recurring problems and escalate them to the appropriate person or team.
• Maintain Equipment: Take care of assigned lab equipment, including calibration and basic maintenance, following GMP and safety standards.
• Meet Deadlines: Complete tests and submit results within required timeframes.
• Follow Safety Rules: Work in line with all safety, health, and environmental (SHE) guidelines.
• Problem Solving: Analyze special samples to help resolve lab or support in production issues.
• Manage Supplies: Order and manage lab materials and reagents to avoid shortages.
• Flexibility: Perform other tasks as needed to support lab operations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and visual inspection skills.
• Proficiency in quality testing and use of tools, documentation and data analysis reporting skills.
• Fluency in local language a requirement, other languages encouraged.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires stand for extended periods while performing inspections or quality checks.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements to handle samples and to operate testing equipment.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail during routine and repetitive tasks.